10 advantages of the "Retail Trade Specialist" qualification

Further training to obtain a federal certificate as a retail trade specialist opens up interesting career opportunities in the wholesale and retail trade. This qualification is required by many companies as a prerequisite for a managerial position and enables you to continue your education up to a federal diploma.

Summary of the most important advantages of the Retail Trade Specialist course:

The course prepares you for the federal vocational examination for retail trade specialists with a federal certificate
The courses are very practice-oriented and what you learn can be applied directly in everyday working life
The training is independent of subject and sector. It can be used for a managerial position in any area of the retail trade.
The courses are designed to be completed alongside work and can be completed in 2 to 3 semesters
The qualification is federally recognized and enjoys a good reputation throughout Switzerland thanks to the sponsorship of the Swiss Retail Education Association BDS
Persons without a federal apprenticeship qualification may also be admitted to the examination if they can prove that they have at least 10 years of professional experience in the retail trade.
There is a provider of "Retail Trade Specialist" courses in every region, so you can choose between different locations and time models
With the qualification "Retail Trade Specialist with Federal Certificate", you are eligible for admission to higher specialist examinations in retail trade.
Since January 1, 2018, preparatory courses for federal professional examinations have been financially supported by the federal government. Graduates of these courses can therefore be reimbursed up to 50% of the course costs paid after taking the federal examination.
The teachers are proven experts, have a lot of practical experience and can give you individual tips.

Overview of schools "Retail trade specialist (BP)"